Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder of the brain that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. As the most common form of dementia, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and it is the fifth leading cause of death for women. A growing body of research confirms that biological sex plays a role in disease risk, as well as clinical presentation of the disease and progression of dementia. Scientists are exploring the causes of these sex disparities, but there is still much to understand about the origin and forecasting of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women.

Alzheimer’s Disease is part of the SWHR Healthy Aging Network, which engages the following focus areas: Alzheimer’s Disease, Bone Health, Heart Health, Menopause, and Obesity.